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A Motown Christmas
Signature TheatreDec. 3 – 21 The holidays get a smooth new groove when delivered motown style in a fun, upbeat and soulful yuletide treat.
Step Afrika! Step Xplosion
StrathmoreSun. Jan 12, 2020 Tracing step’s roots to the African American percussive traditions of patting juba, hambone, ring shout, and tap.
Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland
The Kennedy CenterNov. 13 – 16 New production that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 17 – 19 Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City.
Escaped Alone
Signature TheatreOct. 18 – Nov. 3 Caryl Churchill's (Cloud 9, Top Girls) electrifying Signature debut is a caustically funny and surreal afternoon of tea and calamity.
Come From Away
The Kennedy CenterDec. 10, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020 Takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
Art on Tap
The Art LeagueFri. Nov 1 Craft beers from local breweries have been artfully paired selected artwork. Local restaurants have chosen a brew/artwork coupling to serve as their muse to create the perfect complimentary appetizer.
An Evening with Chris Thile
StrathmoreTue. Nov 5 Thile transcends the borders of conventionally circumscribed genres, creating a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic.
Soul Divas
Signature TheatreNov. 19 – 23 Signature singers honor the celebrated chanteuses whose unbelievable voices lifted our spirits.
De Sanguashington - Groovin On the Pike
Columbia Pike Branch LibraryFri. Nov 1 De Sanguashington's variety of Colombian rhythms including vallenato, cumbia and tropi-pop.
Atlanta Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Kennedy CenterNov. 27 – Dec. 1 the Kennedy Center debut of Atlanta Ballet and its extraordinary new production.
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones
StrathmoreMon. Dec 2 Fleck has reunited the original lineup for a very special tour.
Spotlights
Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare
National ArchivesSat. Oct 26
Kid Prince and Pablo
The Kennedy CenterOct. 19 – Nov. 3
Washington Performing Arts: Chick Corea Trilogy
StrathmoreWed. Oct 30
WNO: The Magic Flute
The Kennedy CenterNov. 2 – 23
National Philharmonic: Holiday Singin' Pops
StrathmoreFri. Dec 6
National Philharmonic: Hallelujah! It's Handel's Messiah
StrathmoreDec. 21 – 22
NPO: Voices of Light, Richard Einhorn's score and the silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc
StrathmoreSat. Nov 23
Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra with Leon Fleisher
StrathmoreTue. Nov 12
DEMO by Damian Woetzel: BalletX
The Kennedy CenterOct. 25 – 26
Renée Fleming VOICES: Joyce DiDonato
The Kennedy CenterNov. 8 – 9
Washington Performing Arts: Spektral Quartet
The Kennedy CenterTue. Oct 29
Arlington Exhibition: Emma Cregan and Johab Silva
Marymount University - Ballston CenterThru Nov. 2
